Bob King is the author of Wonders of the Night Sky and Night Sky with the Naked Eye. He is also a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers. He lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
In our age of misinformation and fake news, this book is the antidote. Bob takes on one cosmic myth at a time, and in the process he delivers a practical guide to observing and understanding our fascinating universe. --Monica Young, news and web editor, Sky & Telescope Bob sets the record straight with easy-to-understand science-based explanations, and his delightfully entertaining and knowledgeable insights. --Nancy Atkinson, science journalist and author of Eight Years to the Moon With his unique style, Bob addresses a number of false beliefs, unveiling their weak points and giving you a chance to discover and understand what is around you. This book will be your anchor in the sometimes rough sea of modern global information. --Gianluca Masi, astrophysicist and founder of the Virtual Telescope Project